Abstract: An automatic lighting system simplifies reproduction of desired lighting conditions by use of a computer which compares characteristics of an actual subject to prestored data representing light locations for preferred lighting of a similar mimic subject, and orients mounted lighting fixtures accordingly. A plurality of light fixtures are mounted for movement on frame. Ideal locations of the light fixtures are determined for mimic subjects of various characteristics by a skilled photographer. The location and illumination data are then stored in computer memory. When an actual subject is placed in the same position as the mimic subject for photographing thereof, data for a mimic subject having characteristics closest to the actual subject are selected from the prestored data, and the light fixtures are automatically oriented accordingly in response to computer control.

Abstract: Mini-studio equipment allows a person who does not have highly developed photography techniques to take pictures of consistent quality in a shortened period of time, and makes it possible to easily move the studio, thereby widening the area of use. The mini-studio equipment includes an upper box, a middle box, and a lower box. An upper light source is attached to an upper wall of the upper box, and a light diffusion plate is provided as a bottom wall of the upper box so as to diffuse light emitted by the upper light source. The middle box has an upper opening which is covered by the light diffusion plate of the upper box. A photography stage is provided as a bottom wall of the middle box so as to diffuse light from the lower side thereof. The photography stage has a curved portion and a backdrop portion covering a side wall of the middle box. A camera installing window is provided at a central portion of another side wall which is opposed to the side wall covered by the backdrop portion.

Abstract: An automatic lighting system simplifies reproduction of desired lighting conditions by use of a computer which compares characteristics of an actual subject to prestored data representing light locations for preferred lighting of a similar mimic subject, and orients mounted lighting fixtures accordingly. A plurality of light fixtures are mounted for movement on frame. Ideal locations of the light fixtures are determined for mimic subjects of various characteristics by a skilled photographer. The location and illumination data are then stored in computer memory. When an actual subject is placed in the same position as the mimic subject for photographing thereof, data for a mimic subject having characteristics closest to the actual subject are selected from the prestored data, and the light fixtures are automatically oriented accordingly in response to computer control.